DB 6038 CB - Iron BOMANN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DB 6038 CB BOMANN

Instruction Manual Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you will enjoy using the appliance. Symbols in this Instruction Manual Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is essential to comply with these instructions in order to avoid accidents and prevent damage to the appliance:

This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates possible injury risks. CAUTION: This refers to possible hazards to the appliance or other objects. NOTE: This highlights tips and information. General Notes Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the appliance into operation and keep the instructions including the warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the internal packing. If you give this appliance to other people, please also pass on the operating instructions.

• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not t for commercial use.

• Do not use it outdoors. Keep it away from sources of heat, direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any liquid) and sharp edges. Do not use the appliance with wet hands. If the appliance is humid or wet, unplug it immediately.

• When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the appliance and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull the plug itself, not the lead) if the appliance is not being used and remove the attached accessories.

• Do not operate the appliance without supervision. If you leave the room you should always turn the appliance off. Remove the plug from the socket.

• The appliance and the mains lead have to be checked regularly for signs of damage. If damage is found the appliance must not be used.

• Use only original spare parts.

• In order to ensure your children’s safety, please keep all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their reach.

Do not allow small children to play with the plastic foil. There is a danger of suffocation! Special Safety Precautions for this Appliance You will nd the following symbol with warning character on the appliance:

WARNING: Hot Surface!

Danger of Burns! The temperature of accessible surfaces can be very hot during and after operation.

• The sole plate becomes hot quickly and requires a long time to cool down. Do not touch.

• When not in use, place the iron vertically on the stand.

• Choose a safe resting surface! The surface must be stable and level. Check the resting surface again for stability.DB6038CB_IM 16.10.20

• The iron must be used and rested on a stable, heat-resistant surface. The surface should be level.

• Before lling the water tank remove the mains lead.

• The iron must not be left unsupervised while it is connected to the mains.

• The iron may not be used if it has been dropped, if there is visi- ble damage or if it leaks.

• Do not repair the appliance by yourself. Always contact an authorized technician. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly quali- ed persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• When turning on or cooling down, the iron and its cord must be out of reach of children who are younger than 8 years.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the ap- pliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Children shall not play with the appliance.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be performed by chil- dren.

• This appliance is not designed to be immersed in water during cleaning. Please follow the instructions that we have included for you in the chapter on “Cleaning”.

• The tank should only be lled up to the maximum mark. Do not overll! Maximum water lling quantity: approx. 400 ml.

Intended Use This appliance is used for ironing clothes and textiles. It is intended for household use. Any other use is regarded as not intended and may even result in damage to property or personal injury. Overview of the Components 1 Flexible line cord entry 2 Control lamp 3 Stand 4 Transparent water tank 5 Temperature control markings 6 Ceramic sole plate 7 “Self-cleaning” button (self clean) 8 Continuously adjustable temperature regulator 9 Spray nozzle 10 Filler opening for the water tank 11 Steam volume regulator 12 Steam jet button 13 Spray button 14 Handle Not Shown Measuring cup Notes for Use Unpacking

• Remove any protective foils and stickers from the sole plate.

• Please unwind the lead completely. Electrical Connection

• Make sure that the iron voltage (see name plate) and the line voltage match.

• The mains plug should only be inserted into a correctly installed socket with earthing contact. Connected Wattage The maximum power consumption of the appliance is 2800 W. With this connected load a separate supply line protected by a 16 A household circuit breaker is recom- mended. CAUTION: Overload!

• If you use extension leads, these should have a cable cross-section of at least 1.5 mm².

• Do not use any multiple sockets, as this appliance is too powerful. Temperature Control on the Iron (8) The symbols on the control correspond to the following settings: OFF off (synthetics, rayon, silk) low temperature (ironing without steam) (wool) medium temperature (cotton, linen) high temperature MAX maximum temperature

• Turn woollen clothes inside out to avoid shiny spots on the fabric due to steam ironing. In addition, lay a thin cotton cloth onto the fabric.

• Select a low temperature setting for fabrics with addi- tional surface treatment and iron them inside out. NOTE: The iron heats up faster than it cools down. Start ironing with the lowest temperature setting. Water

• Use only distilled water.

• Do not ll battery water, water from the clothes dryer and water containing additives (such as starch, perfume, softener or other chemicals) into the water reservoir.

• This could damage the iron due to residues forming in the steam chamber. These residues may cause impu- rities to the fabric when dropping out of the holes in the sole plate. Operation Before Initial Use

• Clean the ironing base with a slightly damp cloth.

• In order to remove all residues before initial use, please pass the iron a few times over an old clean cloth. Ironing without Steam NOTE:

1. Sort out the garments according to their ironing

2. Always set the temperature control to “OFF” before

connecting the appliance to a power point, or before disconnecting it. Please follow the temperature control markings (5).

3. Set the steam control (11) to the “ ” (no steam)

4. Place the iron on its stand.

5. Only connect the appliance to a properly installed safety

you have sensitive items to iron, please begin with the lowest temperature. NOTE: The control lamp (2) on the iron shows that it is heating up. As soon as the control lamp goes off the operating temperature has been reached. Now you can start ironing. Steam Ironing

The iron expels a large quantity of hot steam. Danger of burns! NOTE:

• For this a high temperature is needed. Turn the tem- perature control (8) at least to the “ ” symbol.

• If the temperature is too low water may leak from the sole plate.

• Fill the water tank with distilled water. The tank volume is approx. 400 ml. Fill the water tank to the marking only.

1. Place the iron with the sole plate in an upright posi-

tion on a heat resistant surface.

2. Open the water tank cover upwards.

3. Fill the water reservoir at the rell opening (10). Use

the supplied measuring cup.

4. Close the water tank cover again.

• Use the steam control (11) to adjust the amount of steam. The steam volume regulator audibly engages in the respective position. no steam large steam volume

• Steam escapes as soon as the iron is in a horizontal position.

• Extra steam can be added with the steam jet function “ ”. Push the steam jet button (12) intermittently. - Spray Function ( ) In order to moisten a section of a garment to be ironed, press the spray button (13) intermittently. - Vertical Steam Function This can be used to produce a jet of steam in a vertical direction.

Never direct the steam jet at people. Danger of burns!

1. Hang your laundry on a clothes hanger and move the

iron to approximately 3 - 5 cm away.

2. Set the temperature control (8) to “ ”.

3. Press the steam jet button (12) intermittently.

NOTE: If the amount of steam emitted is too little, wait until the appliance heats up again. - How Can I Replenish the Water During Operation?

1. Set the steam control to the “ ” position.

2. Place the iron with the sole plate in an upright posi-

tion on a heat resistant surface.

3. Turn the appliance off by setting the temperature

control knob to the “OFF” position.

4. Remove the mains plug from the socket.

6. Do not exceed the maximum line ( ) as marked on

the water reservoir.

7. Close the lid of the tank.

When You Have Finished

1. Always turn the temperature control to “OFF” after use

and remove the mains plug. The control lamp goes off.

2. Empty the water tank in order to prevent the contents of

3. Allow the appliance to cool down before you put it away.

1. Half ll the water tank with water.

2. Heat the appliance up to its maximum temperature. After

the control lamp goes off remove the appliance from the mains supply.

3. Now hold the iron horizontally over a sink. Press and

hold the self clean button (7). Now rock the appliance backwards and forwards until the tank is empty.

4. Place the appliance back on its stand and heat it up again.

To clean the base now iron over a clean cotton cloth. Cleaning

• Always remove the mains lead before cleaning!

• Wait until the appliance has cooled down completely!DB6038CB_IM 16.10.20

• Under no circumstances should you immerse the appliance in water for cleaning purposes. Otherwise this might result in an electric shock or re. CAUTION:

• Clean the casing with a slightly damp cloth.

• Clean the sole plate and the rest with a slightly damp cloth. Technical Data Model:..................................................................DB 6038 CB Power supply:.....................................220 - 240 V~, 50 - 60 Hz Power consumption: ........................................ 2400 - 2800 W Protection class: ..................................................................... Net weight: ....................................................... approx. 1.1 kg The right to make technical and design modications in the course of continuous product development remains reserved. This appliance has been tested according to all relevant current CE guidelines, such as electromagnetic compatibility and low voltage directives, and is manufactured according to the latest safety regulations. Disposal Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical equipment in the domestic waste. Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer use to the collection points provided for their disposal. This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal on the environment and human health. This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of re-utilisation of electrical and electronic equipment. Information concerning where the equipment can be dis- posed of can be obtained from your local authority.DB6038CB_IM 16.10.20

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